The College Team From South Carolina That Shocked The World

In the complete definition of multi-layered anomaly, planet NCAA was granted a brief respite and the shackles from a reputation of ardent bureaucracy rivaling the dystopia of the International Olympic Commission were briefly removed by a modern fairy tale on the baseball diamond.

Coastal Carolina won the 2016 NCAA Baseball Championship.

If that statement does not facilitate at least low level shock or pique minuscule interest, hope has left the universe.

The mathematics and circumstances going against the Chanticleers actually advancing to the World Series and winning a championship are fascinating. Of course, much like Men’s basketball the baseball tournament brackets are set by seeding, with the teams from the larger conferences earning the top seeds. Unlike the basketball model, higher seeded teams are awarded the advantage of hosting games and the built-in home field advantage.

To label Coastal’s journey arduous and inspiring does not do the players, coaches, or fans justice.